2003 GMC Safari vs. 2011 Ferrari California
To start off, 2011 Ferrari California is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2003 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 2003 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Safari weights approximately 220 kg more than 2011 Ferrari California.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GMC Safari. 2003 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 2011 Ferrari California has manual transmission. 2011 Ferrari California will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 GMC Safari | 2011 Ferrari California | |
Make | GMC | Ferrari |
Model | Safari | California |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4292 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 460 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 483 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4562 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1308 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 78 L |